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Autism screening system could benefit millions of Indian children
More than two million children in India could benefit from new research into a new low-cost ways to detect autism risk.
Feb 14, 2017
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Brain network connections may underlie social behavior linked to autism
Evaluating the strength of connections in the brain is one avenue researchers have been exploring to help identify children at risk for autism spectrum disorder earlier in life.
Feb 10, 2017
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New treatment to help children with autism overcome phobias
Following research showing that a unique immersive virtual reality can help children with autism spectrum disorder overcome their fears and phobias, the service known as the Newcastle Blue Room is now being offered on the ...
Feb 10, 2017
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New study links brainstem volume and aggression in autism
New research from BYU's autism experts is providing clues into the link between aggression and autism—clues the team hopes will eventually lead to more effective intervention.
Feb 9, 2017
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Medicaid waivers help parents of children with autism stay in the workforce
Medicaid waivers that improve access to home and community-based services for children with autism also help their parents keep their jobs, according to research from Penn State College of Medicine and collaborators.
Feb 6, 2017
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Opinion: Clear communication can make doctor visits successful for children with autism
Doctor visits can be a challenge for patients with autism, their families and health care providers. Kristin Sohl, associate professor of child health at the University of Missouri, offers several steps providers and families ...
Feb 3, 2017
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Researchers outline new policies for earlier detection of autism in children
The earlier that autism is diagnosed and treated in children, the better outcomes they will experience for future relationships and careers. However, most children aren't detected and diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder ...
Feb 2, 2017
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Social biases contribute to challenges for those with autism
A new study by a UT Dallas professor found that negative first impressions formed by potential social partners may reduce the quality of social experiences for people with autism.
Feb 1, 2017
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Adults with autism see interests as strengths, career paths
Adults on the autism spectrum see their interests as possible fields of study and career paths, as well as ways to mitigate anxiety, finds a study by NYU's Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
Feb 1, 2017
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Researchers generate rat model of autism
Researchers at The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai have generated and characterized a genetically modified rat model of autism and intellectual disability, according to a study conducted at ...
Jan 31, 2017
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